If you want to find Chargers rookie linebacker Antwan Applewhite, the first place to look would be by the side of wide receiver and Pro Bowl special teamer Kassim Osgood.

“I talk to him everyday because he’s where I want to be,” Applewhite said. “Kassim wasn’t drafted but he’s worked hard and established himself in the NFL. We came from the same place and he’s trying to help me out.”

Like Osgood did four years ago, Applewhite signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent following a standout career at San Diego State. Coming off a Mountain West Conference-best seven sacks last fall, Applewhite chose to enter the NFL Draft this spring following his junior season. The seven-round draft passed without Applewhite hearing his name, but he immediately thought of players like Osgood.

“I was disappointed because everybody wants to get drafted,” Applewhite said. “But I had already come to terms with the fact that there are a lot of players who don’t get drafted but still have productive careers. I had to make the best of it. I had a lot of teams calling, but this was the best situation for me. Being in San Diego the last few years, I’ve seen first-hand how many free agents make the roster. I knew it would be a good place for me.”

Not as much room for free agents as there used to be, unless they just want to dump some payroll not vital to the team, like maybe Marques or Carlos or he lands on the practise squad. That said, I like it when ex Aztecs join the squad.